Will My New Dental Crown Hurt?

Dental enamel is very strong. In fact, it’s the strongest substance in the entire body. However, it isn’t completely indestructible. If you have a tooth that is decayed or otherwise damaged, a dental crown can be made and placed over your damaged tooth to prevent it from additional harm. However, many patients worry that their procedure will be painful. Fortunately, you have nothing to worry about. Here’s what you can expect.

Does It Hurt to Get a Dental Crown?

When you go to the dental office to get restorative work, like a dental crown, your dentist will begin by numbing the area with a local anesthetic. This way, you shouldn’t experience any pain throughout the duration of your treatment. This anesthetic will wear off gradually, so you won’t be able to feel the area for a couple of hours following your procedure.

Because your tooth is being prepared and reshaped for the dental crown, some patients experience tenderness in that area for a couple of weeks as their nerves adjust to the anatomical changes that occurred. Over-the-counter pain relievers are usually enough to manage this minor sensitivity during this time. Dental crowns protect your damaged tooth, so they can actually help to prevent further tooth pain and sensitivity going forward.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?

There are many advantages of choosing a dental crown to restore your damaged tooth. Here are some of them.

• Pain Relief: If you have a tooth that has become damaged by decay or an injury, you are more likely to experience discomfort when it is exposed to various temperatures and pressure. Dental crowns are able to cover and protect the tooth from these things, reducing overall discomfort.
• Appearance: Dental crowns can improve the appearance of teeth by correcting discoloration, staining, chips, misshapen teeth, and more. They are customized to be the exact size, shape, and color needed to blend in with the rest of your teeth.
• Quick: Having a dental crown placed only takes a few weeks. This procedure is extremely common and painless.
• Durable: Dental crowns are highly durable. Dental crowns can last between 10 and 30 years before they need to be replaced.

If you need a dental crown, you have nothing to worry about. With modern dental materials and techniques, the procedure will be comfortable and your recovery will be quick and manageable.

About the Practice

At Lancaster Family Smiles, we have a team of dentists that work together to serve patients in the Lancaster community. With their combined experience and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything they need under one roof. To learn more about dental crowns or to schedule an appointment, visit their website or call (469) 729-7707.